8. Asoka began to spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire because he(4 points)

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regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.
regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.

wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.
wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.

was celebrating the start of his rule.
was celebrating the start of his rule.

had no concern for the common people.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.

Asoka's conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread it were largely motivated by his remorse over the violence and suffering caused by the Kalinga War. This led him to embrace the principles of non-violence and compassion promoted by Buddhism.